The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (50th Anniversary Edition) in October


**Sony** has announced an October 7th release date for The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Standard) and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray). Each single disc release will come with additional bonus features not found in the 2004 release. The Standard version will also be remastered. Releasing the same day is The Ray Harryhausen Giftset that contains three previously released special editions. Details on all below.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - 50th Anniversary Edition
It's an incredible cinematic adventure as the legendary Sinbad sets off on a dangerous journey to the mysterious Island of Colossus. His quest is to break the spell cast over his beloved princess by a diabolical magician. But before he can save her, Sinbad must battle an awesome collection of mythical monsters, the man-eating Cyclops, a saber-wielding skeleton, a ferocious two-headed bird called the Roc and a fire-breathing dragon. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Torin Thatcher and highlighted by the stunning visual effects mastery of Ray Harryhausen. Now in a pristine, hi-definition transfer that captures the magic of Harryhausen's "eye-popping" special effects in dazzling Technicolor.

BONUS FEATURES:

Announced:

  • All New Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, visual effects experts Phil Tippett and Randall William Cook, author Steven Smith, and Arnold Kunert
  • Remembering 7th Voyage of Sinbad
On Previous 2004 release. Some or all will probably be rolled into this one.
  • Production Notes
  • Interactive Menus
  • Interviews: "A New Look" & "Jason and the Argonauts"
  • SFX Featurette
  • Ray Harryhausen Chronicles
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Talent Files
  • Original Theatrical Poster
Ray Harryhausen Giftset

Contains 3 previously released 2-disc special editions in one set and includes YMIR! figurine.

It Came From Beneath the Sea (Special Edition) (1955)
In Ray Harryhausen's vintage sci-fi thriller, a giant, radioactive octopus makes the deadly mistake of attacking Navy Captain Pete Mathews' (Kenneth Tobey) submarine, prompting the bold commander to pursue the monstrous beast across the Pacific Ocean before it attacks anyone else.

But as the military races to develop a special torpedo that will penetrate the mutated octopus’s brain and destroy it, the eight armed monstrosity suddenly discovers how to survive on land, wreaking havoc first on the Golden Gate Bridge and then in the Embarcadero, sending the terrified citizens of San Francisco running for their lives.

Black and White and Colorized on the same disc (Disc 1).

BONUS FEATURES:

Disc 1
  • Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects Artist Randell William Cook and John Bruno, and Arnold Kunert
Disc 2
  • Remembering It Came From Beneath The Sea
  • Tim Burton sits down with Ray Harryhausen
  • David Schecter on Film Music's Unsung Hero
  • A present day look at stop motion
  • Digital sneak peek of It Came From Beneath The Sea...Again! comic book
  • Video Photo Gallery
  • Original Ad Artwork
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (Special Edition) (1956)
Aliens are everywhere, and they're attacking planet Earth in one of Ray Harryhausen's most amazing stop motion sci fi classics. Dr. Russell Marvin (Hugh Marlowe) works for Operation Skyhook, a government task force sending rockets into space to probe for future space flights. But when the rockets begin mysteriously disappearing, Dr. Marvin investigates along with his wife Carol (Joan Taylor), only to find the rockets are being intercepted by an army of space aliens who give humanity an ultimatum: Loyalty or death! As the aliens begin attacking cities and landmarks across the Earth - including an unforgettable assault on Washington, D.C - its up to Dr.Marvin and his wife to figure out how to stop these diabolical creatures before its too late.

Black and White and Colorized on the same disc (Disc 1).

BONUS FEATURES:

DISC 1:
  • Audio Commentary with Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects artist Jeffrey Okun and Ken Ralston, and Arnold Junert
DISC 2:
  • Remembering Earth vs. The Flying Saucers
  • The Hollywood Blacklist and Bernard Gordon
  • Tim Burton sits down with Ray Harryhausen
  • Interview with Joan Taylor
  • A present day look at stop motion
  • David Schecter on Film Music's Unsung Hero
  • Digital Sneak Peak of Flying Saucers vs. The Earth Comic Book
  • Original Screenplay Credits
  • Video Photo Galleries
  • Original Ad Artwork
  • The Colorization Process
20 Million Miles to Earth (50th Anniversary Edition) (1957)
Special effects genius Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts, Clash of the Titans) brings you one of his earliest groundbreaking films, now available for the first time in vibrant color! When an American spaceship crash-lands off the coast of Sicily, a rescue team discovers that the crew has brought back a gelatinous mass that soon hatches and evolves into a strange bi-ped creature which increases in size rapidly. Soon 20-feet tall, the creature rampages through Rome before being destroyed as it seeks refuge in the Colosseum.

Feature available in original black and white and color (Chromachoice allows you to toggle between the two)

BONUS FEATURES:
  • Audio commentary with Ray Harryhausen, visual effects artists Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, and Arnold Kunert.
  • Remembering 20 Million Miles To Earth
  • The Colorization Process
  • Tim Burton Sits Down with Ray Harryhausen
  • Interview with Joan Taylor
  • David Schechter on Film Music's Unsung Hero
  • 20 Million Miles More Comic Book
  • Video Photo Galleries
  • Original Ad Artwork


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